2002 Ford Focus vs. 1957 Wartburg 312
To start off, 2002 Ford Focus is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ford Focus (170 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1957 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 1957 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford Focus weights approximately 296 kg more than 1957 Wartburg 312. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2002 Ford Focus (197 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Wartburg 312. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2002 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ford Focus | 1957 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Ford | Wartburg |
| Model | Focus | 312 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 197 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1256 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 40 L |
